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Arc Eye Awareness Quiz

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is arc eye also known as?

a)

Cataracts

b)

Conjunctivitis

c)

Welder’s flash

d)

Glaucoma

2.

What causes arc eye?

a)

Infrared radiation

b)

Bright visible light

c)

Heat from molten metal

d)

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation

3.

Which part of the eye is primarily affected by arc eye?

a)

Retina

b)

Iris

c)

Cornea

d)

Optic nerve

4.

How long after exposure do arc eye symptoms usually appear?

a)

Immediately

b)

1–2 hours

c)

4–12 hours

d)

24–48 hours

5.

Which of the following is a common symptom of arc eye?

a)

Loss of colour vision

b)

Gritty or sandy feeling in the eyes

c)

Eye discharge with infection

d)

Permanent blindness

6.

How long does arc eye usually take to heal?

a)

6–12 hours

b)

24–48 hours

c)

3–5 days

d)

Several weeks

7.

Which treatment is appropriate for arc eye?

a)

Eye surgery

b)

Antibiotic injections

c)

Cold compresses and artificial tears

d)

Continuous exposure to bright light

8.

When should medical attention be sought for arc eye?

a)

As soon as welding stops

b)

If symptoms last longer than normal

c)

Only if vision is permanently lost

d)

Never – it always heals instantly

9.

What is the best way to prevent arc eye?

a)

Closing eyes during welding

b)

Standing further away from the arc

c)

Wearing welding helmets or goggles with the correct shade

d)

Using brighter workshop lighting

10.

Who can be affected by arc eye?

a)

Only trained welders

b)

Only people welding directly

c)

Only people without PPE

d)

Welders and nearby bystanders

11.

Which TWO methods help protect bystanders from welding light exposure?

a)

Putting up warning signs

b)

Wearing ear defenders

c)

Using welding curtains or barriers

d)

Increasing the welding current